Our centre and how it operates

To gain more of an understanding how our centre operates, or how we manage the housekeeping we have listed below the thingss you will need to know on how the centre operates.

For more of an insight to what is our programme for the children, please go to our programme page.

Operating Hours:	Monday to Friday    Morning session: 8.00am - 12 noon    Afternoon session: 1.00pm - 5.00pm    Full day: 8.00am - 5.30pm
Holidays	We are closed on all statutory holidays and for a three or four weeks over the Christmas / New Year period.
Snacks & Lunch	We provide morning and afternoon snacks and refreshments. Lunch is provided for 'All day' children. If required, lunch can be provided to children attending morning or afternoon sessions at an extra cost.
Behavioural management	All children are given positive guidance using praise and encouragement.
Child Health & Medication	As we wish to maintain a healthy safe environment for all children attending the centre, we ask parents to consider others.    If your child is ill, or has any of the following symptoms, we would appreciate it if you could keep your child at home.    High temperature Unidentified rash Upset stomach or diahorrea Inflamed or sore throat Inflamed or sore eyes    If you are unsure, please call.
Medication	Any medication you wish to have administered to your child is handed to a staff member and your instructions are entered in the ' Medicine Book '.    Medical attention If medical attention is required, we will immediately endeavour to contact parents, or guardians. If necessary, we will contact your child's doctor.
Settling in	We recommend that parents only stay for a short period of time when dropping off but sometimes suggest a shorter stay on the Childs first few days. We will liaise with you on this matter.    Your child may like to bring a special toy. Please label any items of clothing with your child's name.
Things to bring:
Clothing & Nappies	Please label any items of clothing with your child's name. For under two's, we recommend two changes of clothes, and one packet of disposable nappies. We will notify you when a further supply of nappies is required.
Formula	Please ensure bottles are pre-made and labelled.
Personal items from home - cuddlies, comforters, toys	With the exception of the settling in period, our general policy is to discourage children bringing these to the centre. Potentially losing these special items can be very distressing for your child.
Lockers	There are lockers provided for you to store your childs bag.

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